2025 Budget Meeting
2024-12-05 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-06 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Council will hold deliberations on the 2025 capital and operating budgets.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Wellington Town Hall Open House
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Wellington Town Hall, 246 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K3L0, Canada
The Wellington Town Hall Expression of Interest (EOI) Working Group will engage the community during an open house on Saturday, December 7.
The Wellington Town Hall will be open from 11 am – 2 pm and 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Once inside, visitors can learn more about the history and condition of the building and the EOI process. They can also write out their memories of the Town Hall on paper hung around the walls.
The open house is first part of the public outreach efforts of the Working Group. County Council struck the Working Group in February 2024 and tasked it with recommending to Council the content and scope of an EOI related to the future use and potential sale of the Town Hall.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2024-12-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-22 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Guardian Network Training
2024-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Bloomfield Town Hall, 289 Main Street, Bloomfield, Ontario, Canada
The County of Prince Edward, in partnership with Agriculture Wellness Ontario, is hosting a mental health training session for the agricultural community on Friday, December 13
This full-day training focuses on strategies and tools to identify the signs of mental distress, react to farmers at risk, and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources.
The training workshop is offered through the Guardian Network, a volunteer, peer-driven community of mental health advocates that supports Ontario’s farming community. The Guardian Network also includes ongoing peer connection and continuous learning for trained Guardians.
The role of a Guardian Network trainee is to reduce mental health stigma in agricultural communities by promoting access to mental health supports, Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs, and fostering mental health conversations with farmers who may be in distress.
Research has found that 76 per cent were classified as having moderate to high stress, which can lead to physical and mental illness. Furthermore, 49 per cent of farmers reported mild to severe anxiety disorders, while 58 per cent reported mild to severe depressive disorders. Suicide ideation occurs twice as much in farmers compared to the general population.
County Council endorsed the Agricultural Advisory Committee’s recommendation at the November 12 Regular Meeting of Council for this training. “The Guardian Network training inspires confidence and compassion,” says Councillor Phil Prinzen. “People in the farming community have always looked out for each other. This training provides the skills and knowledge to help those who need help.”
The training session will be offered at the Bloomfield Town Hall, 251 Bloomfield Main Street. The training is in-person and will run from 9 am to 4 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
This training is open to anyone over the age of 18 who is likely to be in contact with farmers through their work, volunteer activities, or their place in their community. Click here to register.
Learn more about the Guardian Network. If you have questions or require further information, contact Priyanka Gupta at 1.800.875.6213 or pgupta@ontario.cmha.ca

Council Meeting
2024-12-17 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Municipal Offices Closed at 12 pm
2024-12-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward facilities and services will be impacted by the holidays as outlined below:
Administrative offices

Tuesday, December 24: Administrative offices open, 8:30 am – 12 pm.
Wednesday, December 25 and Thursday, December 26: Administrative offices closed. All necessary services will be operating as required.
Friday, December 27, Monday, December 30 and Tuesday, December 31: Administrative offices open, 8:30 am – 5 pm.
Wednesday, January 1: Administrative offices closed. All necessary services will be operating as required.

The municipality will continue to deliver essential services every day throughout the holiday season. If you have an urgent inquiry when administrative offices are closed or after-hours, please call:

967.8777 for road, water or sewer emergencies
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue is open 24/7 over the holiday season, including statutory holidays. Dial 911 for emergencies / 613.476.2345 for non-emergencies.

Municipal Offices Closed
2024-12-25, 2024-12-26, 2025-01-01 | Ontario

Winter Family Fun Day & New Year's Levee
2025-01-05 13:00 - 15:30 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson and Council invite you and your family to celebrate the traditions of the New Year at the Winter Family Fun Day and New Year’s Levee on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

The celebration will take place from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).
Fun for the entire family! There will be indoor and outdoor activities (dress warmly), treats & hot beverages, free public skating, children’s activities and more.
The celebration will follow the schedule below:

1:00 pm – Welcome from Mayor Steve Ferguson and Council
1:30 pm – Mayor’s Remarks
1:45 pm – 3:30 pm – Festivities and light reception

Cookie decorating
Colouring
County Kids Read Story Time Corner
Museum displays
Explore a fire truck and learn more about fire prevention
Free public skating

For more information, please contact Joy McLeod at 613.242.3025 or email jmcleod@pecounty.on.ca.

Comment Deadline: Picton Town Hill intersection improvements
2025-01-08 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward has completed the Picton Town Hill intersection improvements study.
The initial preferred solution — which was presented at the second Public Consultation Centre in October 2023 — has been revised based on extensive public feedback received during the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and a consideration of all technical requirements. Instead of a roundabout, the recommended plan now features a signalized intersection with a northbound receiving lane.
The Picton Town Hill study was conducted as a Schedule B Environmental Assessment Study under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA, 2023). The MCEA is a provincial document that sets out the process for how municipal infrastructure projects are planned and evaluated. The municipality must follow this process under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.
A Public Consultation Centre (PCC) for the Picton Town Hill study was held on May 18, 2023 where the municipality introduced the study. The second PCC was held on October 4, 2023.
The deadline to provide feedback is Wednesday, January 8. Visit the project webpage to view the report and documents. Click here to read the full Notice of Study Completion.
If you wish to provide feedback, please contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca.

Taxi By-law Consultation: Survey Deadline
2025-01-10 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward is currently reviewing its taxi by-law and is seeking public input about the needs and concerns of community members regarding local taxi services.
Taxis are an essential part of Prince Edward County’s rural transportation ecosystem and meet a wide variety of needs within the community.
Public feedback will help shape the future of the municipality’s taxi regulations, specifically on usage, rates, safety and comfort, accessibility and environmental impact.
The information gathered from this engagement process will be used to prepare a report for County Council, which will guide the review and potential revision of the taxi by-law.
Feedback is being collected through a public survey that is available on the municipality’s Have Your Say website. The survey closes on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Written comments can also be submitted to Mike Kelly, Supervisor of By-law Enforcement, at mkelly@pecounty.on.ca or can be dropped off at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street) between office hours, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am – 5 pm.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-01-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-01-30 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-02-13 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Statutory Public Meeting for Official Plan Amendment - Shore Land Designation
2025-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is proposing Amendment No. 8 to the municipality’s Official Plan.
The purpose of Amendment No. 8 is to redesignate areas of the Shore Land designation (as shown on Schedule A of the Official Plan) to Rural or Agricultural where there is overlap with Natural Features and Areas (as shown on Schedule B of the Official Plan).
The Planning and Development Committee will meet its requirements for holding a public meeting for this Official Plan amendment on Wednesday, January 22.
The meeting will begin at 7 pm at Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street, Picton).
Click here to learn more.

Rental Housing Workshop: Tenant Fundamentals
2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Join us to learn about your rights as a tenant.

finding a place to live, including affordable housing
your rights and responsibilities
your landlord’s rights and responsibilities
supports for affordable housing
being a fantastic tenant

To register for this free workshop, please email housinghelp@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1069.

Partners: CALC, PELC, PELASS

Wellington Town Hall: Public Workshop
2025-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
A workshop on the future of the Wellington Town Hall will take place on Tuesday, February 4. Attendees will have the chance to share their ideas and vision for the Wellington Town Hall. The workshop will take place from 6 – 8 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Consultation with the public and key stakeholders as well as additional research will help inform the EOI.
Through the EOI process, the municipality can outline specific conditions for protecting heritage values or stipulate any future use for the site. The EOI does not bind the municipality to accept any of the proposals or take any actions. In addition, the EOI can request submissions that outline the proponent’s profile and its development plan. The EOI allows the municipality to understand a proponent’s projected use and operation of the property.
A similar process was followed for the municipally owned property at 282/284 Wellington Main Street (the former Wellington Convenience Store/Pizzeria). The municipality divested itself of the property through an EOI process after the formation of an internal working group and public consultation.
Learn More: https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/wellington-town-hall-expression-of-interest

Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting
2025-02-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called four Special Planning & Development Committee meetings. These special meetings have been called for the purpose of holding the Statutory Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act for several planning applications.
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

County Transit Hackathon
2025-02-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
If you are between the ages of 14 and 30 and would like to explore ways to enhance County Transit for youth, join the County Transit Hackathon with County Transit and the Greater Than County Youth Collective!

Monday, February 10
3 pm – 6 pm
Picton Town Hall (2 Ross Street)

Participants will be paid $75 for the session!
To register, please email Hello@greaterthancyc.ca or call 613.305.3210

Rental Housing Workshop: Eviction Prevention for Tenants
2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
In this workshop, we will cover:

understanding the top reasons for eviction
know your rights and understand what your landlord can and cannot do
what to do if you receive an eviction notice
resources for eviction prevention

To register for this free workshop, please email housinghelp@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1069.
Partners: CALC, PELASS

Municipal offices closed
2025-02-17 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, February 17 for the Family Day long weekend.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, February 18 at 8:30 am.
Garbage and recycling collection

Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule.
Environmental 360 Solutions and Quinte Waste Services remind residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue boxes out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup. Click here to view the recycling and garbage collection schedules.
The County’s landfill and transfer stations will be open regular hours on Saturday, February 15. Visit The County website for more information.

Free Family Day Activities
Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street)

Public skating will take place from 9 am – 3 pm (brought to you by the Wellington Recreation Committee)
Highline Hall Activities from 9 am – 3 pm:
Join the Wellington Rotary Club for games and reading programs with County Kids Read
Participate in the Prince Edward Lions Club family fun activities
Free soup and chili provided by the Wellington Rotary Club (11:30 am – 1 pm)
Visit the OPP, South Shore Joint Initiative, County Transit, Prince Edward County Libraries, and the County of Prince Edward booths in the lobby.

Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)

Public skating will take place from 9 am – 3 pm (brought to you by the Prince Edward County Professional Firefighters Association Local 2745)

Making Memories at Macaulay (35 Church Street)
Join The County Museums at Macaulay House from 12 pm – 3 pm for Family Day fun.

Create a mini family photo album using book-binding techniques
Enjoy free cider and snacks by the hearth
Take a family hike through Macaulay Mountain
While admission is free, donations to The County Museums are appreciated.

Recreation Facilities
The Wellington and District Community Centre (WDCC) and The Prince Edward Community Centre (PECC) will be open regular hours throughout the holiday weekend.
Public skating is available on the following dates and times over the weekend:

WDCC (111 Belleville Street, Wellington):

Saturday, February 15: 6 pm – 7 pm
Sunday, February 16: 8 am – 9 am
Monday, February 17: 9 am – 3 pm

PECC (375 Picton Main Street):

Saturday, February 15: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Sunday, February 16: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
Monday, February 17: 9 am – 3 pm

County Transit
County Transit will not operate on Monday, February 17.
After-hour inquiries
For urgent after-hours municipal inquiries, please call:

476.6505 for road emergencies
967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies

Family Day with Prince Edward County
2025-02-17 09:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Residents are invited to participate in several fun events and activities on Family Day, Monday, February 17.
The municipality and many generous community partners and volunteers have come together to offer these free opportunities.
Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street)

Public skating will take place from 9 am – 3 pm (brought to you by the Wellington Recreation Committee)
Highline Hall activities from 9 am – 3 pm:
Join the Wellington Rotary Club for games and reading programs with County Kids Read
Participate in the Prince Edward Lions Club family fun activities
Free soup and chili provided by the Wellington Rotary Club (11:30 am – 1 pm)
Visit the OPP, South Shore Joint Initiative, County Transit, Prince Edward County Libraries, and the County of Prince Edward booths in the lobby.

Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street)

Public skating will take place from 9 am – 3 pm (brought to you by the Prince Edward County Professional Firefighters Association Local 2745)

Making Memories at Macaulay (35 Church Street)
Join The County Museums at Macaulay House from 12 pm – 3 pm for Family Day fun.

Create a mini family photo album using book-binding techniques
Enjoy free cider and snacks by the hearth
Take a family hike through Macaulay Mountain
While admission is free, donations to The County Museums are appreciated.

Special Committee of Adjustment
2025-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a meeting pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act on Tuesday, February 18.
Application #1

Address: 24 White Chapel Road (Ward 2 Bloomfield/Hallowell and Ward 6 Sophiasburgh)
Applicant: Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, as the leasing tenant of, and as authorized by the owner, ABNA Investments Ltd. o/a Picton Terminals
Purpose: To reduce the setback from the high-water mark for the concrete storage silos and the grain elevators and to permit the erection of new structures to support the legal non-conforming use of the property for the transshipment of bulk commodities, including iron ore, aggregate, farming and steel products, bio-mass, scrap metal and barrels.
Planner: Michael Michaud (mmichaud@pecounty.on.ca)
Application page: Minor Variance File No.: A2-25

The public is invited to participate in-person and/or through written comments submitted to the respective planner prior to the meeting.
Members of the public who wish to speak at the public meeting can register by contacting pthompson@pecounty.on.ca by 4 pm on Friday, February 14.
For more information, including information about preserving any appeal rights, please contact Development Services, 280 Picton Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, or call 613.476.2148.
